Global Employment Counsel (UK/EMEA) — Remote-Ready

Coursera; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online education platform is looking for an Employment Counsel to manage legal and compliance matters within the UK and EMEA. The role includes providing legal advice on employment law, drafting contracts, and training HR teams. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified solicitor with 3-4 years of experience in employment law and a strong understanding of EMEA regulations. Join a globally distributed team focused on making a significant impact in education.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Reliable, solutions-oriented advice to HR and business partners.
• Familiarity with regulations across EMEA jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on UK and EMEA employment law matters.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts and policies.
• Handle employment-related claims and disputes.
• Support mergers and acquisitions regarding employment aspects.
• Deliver training on employment law topics to HR and management.

Skills

UK employment law expertise

Employment counseling

Analytical skills

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

A leading online education platform is looking for an Employment Counsel to manage legal and compliance matters within the UK and EMEA. The role includes providing legal advice on employment law, drafting contracts, and training HR teams. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified solicitor with 3-4 years of experience in employment law and a strong understanding of EMEA regulations. Join a globally distributed team focused on making a significant impact in education.